Our client, a pioneering entity in the space sector, is seeking an Intermediate Optics Systems Engineer to join their rapidly growing team in Didcot/Harwell. Specialising in advanced space sensors for exploration missions and space-based communication technology, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects in the space industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing a technical interface to customers and subcontractors
* Determining customer needs and managing engineering requirements
* Developing innovative solutions and producing system budgets
* Analysing performance and justifying design choices
* Supervising design, integration, and test phases
* Planning and conducting test campaigns; analysing test data
* Troubleshooting hardware and software for space missions
* Delivering verified flight equipment compliant to customer requirements
Job Requirements:
Essential:
* Experience in design, manufacture and test of complex technological systems
* Knowledge of optics, optical sensors, and opto-mechanical assemblies
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Familiarity with formal configuration control methods
* Understanding of qualification and acceptance environmental testing
* Experience with systems engineering and test procedure development
Desirable:
* Familiarity with ECSS standards
* Experience working with systems designed for space environments
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, MATLAB/C or C++
* Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing
If you are an experienced Optics Systems Engineer with a passion for space exploration and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Join our client's dynamic team and play a key role in advancing their mission within the aerospace sector. Apply now to embark on this exciting journey.